Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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JOBS:

Director, External Affairs

Edison Electric Institute (EEI), one of the nation’s premier trade associations, has an outstanding opportunity for a Director, External Affairs. The Director will have the primary responsibility for leading and managing the state government program for EEI. In addition to working on state legislative issues, the Director will assist in developing the strategy and priorities for EEI’s engagement at the state, local and grassroots level. The Director will work with member companies, government officials, community leaders, advocacy groups and other stakeholders. He/she will serve as spokesperson for the industry, representing EEI and its members.

The job requires a BA/BS; a graduate degree is a plus. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of applicable experience with a proven track record of tactical implementation of a national state government affairs program. He/she must have issue advocacy campaign experience, including the use of digital and social media. EEI needs a strategic and creative thinker, who can identify and create opportunities, with outstanding written and oral communication skills. Energy experience is preferred, but the primary requirement is expertise in handling federal legislative priorities at a local level. Extensive travel is a job requirement. The position is based in Washington, DC. EEI will provide an outstanding compensation package. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) with a generous match, fitness center and more. To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and résumé to lsmoak@eei.org. For more information on Edison Electric Institute, please visit our Web site at www.eei.org.

*Full-time Executive Director Position Available
Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty Foundation *

Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty Foundation (NADP), a nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, seeks a motivated, experienced executive director to
lead our campaign to repeal the death penalty in Nebraska. NADP is comprised
of individuals and partner organizations across the state, united in our
efforts to end the death penalty. NADP is a state affiliate of the National
Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. See www.nadp.net for more details.

This full-time position will be located in NADPs office in Lincoln and will
report directly to the NADP Board of Directors. The Executive Director will
work with the board, a part-time field organizer, and volunteers to design
and implement grassroots strategies to mobilize NADP members and supporters
to take meaningful action on NADP’s mission. The position will require
travel within the state.

*Responsibilities:*

- Coordinate the statewide educational and legislative campaign to repeal
the death penalty in Nebraska.
- Supervise a part-time field organizer and volunteer leaders.
- Coordinate NADP’s public policy advocacy at the Nebraska Legislature.
- Implement a communications strategy involving media outreach, event
publicity, website and social media maintenance, and constituent contact
through email, postal mail and phone.
- Represent NADP in public forums, including coalitions, community
groups, and various public speaking engagements.
- Expand the network of individual and organizational supporters
throughout the state, build common ground and cultivate a diverse network of
unlikely allies.
- Develop and implement a fundraising plan focused on increasing small
donations, cultivating large donors, and writing grants.
- Obtain general support and program grants and fulfill their
implementation and reporting requirements.
- Conduct administrative duties including creating and monitoring an
annual budget of over $80,000, tax compliance, and office management.

*Qualifications:*

- A bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) and experience in
grassroots, issue-oriented organizing or other relevant experience.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and oral;
experience as a public spokesperson and advocate a plus.
- Experience in supervising and motivating staff and volunteers and
working cooperatively with a team.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office software and
online organizing tools; experience with Salesforce.com database and
Wordpress website platforms a plus.
- Experience with online organizing and communication.
- Ability to work effectively with legislators and other professional
staff.
- Comfort with analyzing and articulating complex issues and
communicating them to a variety of audiences; a quick study on a dynamic
array of death-penalty related issues.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to
manage several projects simultaneously, and to adjust to frequently changing
demands.
- Familiarity with and a demonstrated commitment to death penalty
abolition; personal enthusiasm and a confident, professional presentation.
- Direct or personal experience with the criminal justice system, law
enforcement, or murder victims family members a plus.
- Commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual
and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, ability, political affiliation, and socioeconomic
circumstance.
- Ability to work occasional overtime or irregular hours, to attend
evening meetings, and to travel.

*To Apply:* Please send a cover letter and resume to position@nadp.net, or
call Nic Swiercek at 402-659-1420 with questions. Interviewees may be
requested to provide a writing sample and references. Applications will be
accepted through June 10, 2011. Incomplete applications will not be
accepted.

*Target start date:* July 2011, negotiable. Final Candidates will be asked
to interview in Lincoln.

This position is responsible for maintaining positive and beneficial working
relationships with outside entities such as banks, independent auditors, tax
authorities, insurance brokers, and funders along with CALCASA’s staff and
constituents. This position is responsible for keeping abreast of recent
developments in financial, EDP, tax requirements of administering a
non-profit organization. This position is also responsible for supervision
of financial staff and staffing monthly Finance Committee meetings (with
CALCASA’s Board of Directors and Executive staff). Full-time, exempt
position.

*Business Plans and Strategic Development*: Work closely with the Management
Team to develop business plans for financial and programmatic development,
systems improvements, budget projections, and budget preparation of
agency-wide and project budgets. Prepare financial documents and supporting
materials that will assist with development efforts, both public and
private. Provide leadership for staff on financial matters/systems in terms
of development/implementation of sound fiscal procedures, policies, etc.

6. Maintain cooperative and professional demeanor with CALCASA staff,
board of directors, member programs, and funders. Must possess strong
interpersonal, customer-service skills and teamwork approach. Demonstrated
sensitivity to working with diverse populations and organizations.

7. Experience in supervision of staff and knowledge of California
employment law. Ability to coordinate staff to meet task objectives and
promote a professional, customer-service oriented work environment.

8. Demonstrated ability and experience to work independently and
pro-actively to manage multiple projects and strict timelines. Must be
detailed-oriented and possess/demonstrate strong organizational
skills. Capacity
to work in a fast-paced organization.

9. Experience with and knowledge of computer systems and networks.
Experience
with MS Office and accounting software (e.g., Accufund).

10.Willingness to accept and abide by the mission and philosophy of CALCASA.

11. Physical demands are typical for an office environment. The noise level
in the working environment is usually quiet to moderate.

12.Availability to travel, occasional overnights and weekends, and to
complete office-related errands. Must possess a valid California driver’s
license and automobile insurance.

The Minnesota House DFL Caucus is seeking applications for Finance
Director.
Application Deadline: May 20, 2011

Position Description: Temporary, full-time position (through November
2012) assisting the DFL House Caucus in the supervision and
administration of fundraising services.

Duties will include, but not limited to, developing and implementing
fundraising programs and strategies; developing and managing events
calendar for low-dollar and high-dollar donors; conducting donor
research; developing prospecting strategies; managing a finance
assistant and recruiting and managing finance interns, overseeing
telemarketing and direct mail programs; ensuring prompt and adequate
donor acknowledgement; handling required reporting to the Campaign
Finance Board and the Federal Election Commission; supervising the
maintenance of the Caucus’ financial books; assisting members and
candidates with finance related questions and problems; and preparing
regular reports to the Finance and Steering Committees.

Location: St Paul, Minnesota
Position Supervisor: Campaign Director

Qualifications: We prefer a completed undergraduate degree, 1-3 cycles
of fundraising experience in a campaign setting, knowledge of Federal
and State Finance Laws and Regulations, experience with NGP required
and Quickbooks strongly preferred.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Application Instructions:
Please send cover letter, resume and references in one document to
will@dflhouse.com with subject line: “Finance Director.” Body of
email should only include name, email address, phone number and salary
requirements/range. Resumes not sent properly will be rejected.

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) is
seeking an Executive Director to lead a dynamic grassroots based
organization. Key political events during the 1990s including the 1992 LA
Civil Unrest and the passage of state and federal anti-immigrant legislation
prompted local community centers to come together to form NAKASEC.

Thus, NAKASEC is a unique organization among national organizations: the
local organizations were the driving force and creators of NAKASEC to ensure
that the national voice reflected the local issues and that NAKASEC is
firmly grounded in grassroots organizing. NAKASEC was founded in 1994 to
advance a progressive voice and promote the full participation of Korean
Americans within a diverse, national social justice movement. In the
current political and fiscal climate, the need is profound to ensure that
the dynamics of the national social justice movement are realized and
protected.

NAKASEC is currently based in D.C. with staff based in Los Angeles, along
with affiliate organizations in Los Angeles (The Korean Resource Center) and
in Chicago (The Korean American Resource & Cultural Center). For more than
15 years, NAKASEC and its affiliates have formed a strong and unique network
that forwards a holistic empowerment model. Our affiliates provide programs
in education, social services, culture, civic engagement and organizing that
address the full human & political needs of community members. NAKASEC
develops sound and informed policy advocacy goals, produces relevant
educational materials and coordinates results-oriented national grassroots
campaigns. These campaigns are informed by our participation in national
strategy formations and directed by the leadership of our affiliates.

Our successes span from the restoration of critical benefits such as SSI and
food stamps in the late 1990s to the reauthorization and expansion of the
state children’s health insurance program in 2009 and the registration,
education and mobilization of tens of thousands of voters in 2008. In recent
years, NAKASEC’s reach has broadened as it developed partnerships with local
Korean American organizations in various cities and states including East
Bay, CA, Dayton, Ohio, Doraville, GA, Anchorage, AK, Dallas, TX,
Minneapolis, MN, and greater Washington DC area.

NAKASEC has secured the support of leading foundations, including the Four
Freedoms Fund, Ford Foundation, and Atlantic Philanthropies among others,
and its financial picture is cautious but stable. The organization has a
staff of eight plus interns, based in both DC and Los Angeles, and a
national board of 17 representing all major regions of the United States.
The board is comprised of a healthy mix of newer and long-term supporters,
and is diverse in perspectives, skills and careers, ages, and first and
second-generation Korean Americans.

*Coalitions and Campaigns:** *NAKASEC plays a leadership role in the
following campaigns and coalitions: Campaign for Community Values, Fair
Immigration Reform Movement/Immigrant Organizing Committee, Health Rights
Organizing Project, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Reform
Immigration For America, Rights Working Group, United We DREAM, and the We
Are America Alliance

*WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:*

The ideal candidate should possess the following critical attributes for
success.

*Passion and Authenticity:
*As a genuine organization that prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable
in our communities — those with the least resources or representation —
NAKASEC needs an executive director that practices leadership that is
grounded and realistic but also ambitious and aspirational. The candidate
should have a true dedication to the social justice movement and commitment
to playing an essential role in raising the voices of our community. The
candidate should believe that long-lasting and effective change is only
possible if it is grounded in community organizing. *Engaged Leadership:
*NAKASEC seeks an executive director that understands that it is not about
the amount of resources but about the effective utilization of those
precious resources. The ability to successfully recruit and cultivate talent
is important. The candidate is expected to create a work environment that
fosters the development of new skills and perspectives and values
participatory leadership. *Organizational Capacity Building:
*The organization has grown significantly in the past 5 years from its
staffing, budget and offices to the partnerships it has developed with local
Korean American organizations across the country. Our community is just
coming of age and there is great potential as we mature politically. NAKASEC
needs an executive director that can sustain current operations and programs
and also creatively envision and realize a multi-year strategy for growth.

*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

· *Political analysis and strategy:** *Strategic thinking and
leadership in developing annual plans, new programs, and national grassroots
campaigns.

· *Personnel Management and Board Development:* Maintain effective
relations with the Board of Directors and assist in Board cultivation and
development. Hire, supervise and evaluate staff and contractors.

· *Programs:** *Oversee, develop and evaluate all programs.* *Oversee
provision of program and technical support to affiliates and members.

· *Media and public relations:* Oversee media and communications
activities including press events, production of media materials and
publications, and public speaking at conferences and events.

My firm is looking for an Administrative Assistant to start as soon as
possible as the incumbent has given us two weeks notice to return to
school full-time. We are a small law firm working primarily with
progressive nonprofits on tax, election, employment and environmental
law. The administrative assistant is an integral part of the office
and not only keeps day-to-day office life running smoothly but assists
partners with legal matters such as conflict checks, new client
intake, etc. The office environment is business casual, laidback, busy
but not frenetic, and full of smart people who care about the work
they do. If this sounds like a fit, please check out our job posting
at

Great opportunity for high school and college students, and recent
college graduates. For more information or to schedule an interview
email: adam.favolaforsenate@gmail.com

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Senior member of congress from Eastern Queens/ Nassau County is
seeking interns to perform various duties in a face-paced and dynamic
campaign office. Generally, interns will be asked to assist with
various campaign finance tasks, including soliciting potential donors,
attending fundraising events, performing forensic donor research and
other general office tasks.Qualified applicants can expect to start
right away.